Her friend grieves sudden and painful loss as Jyoti transitions from her childhood family life to married family life - poisoned by dowry - leaving behind everything that was common between them.  

Written and recited by: Usha Shrivastava

Episode art by Parul Khare.  Inspired by visualization of Poorti Gupta.

***This story has previously been published in: Shrivastava, Usha.  Shabda Vedana.  Gwalior.  Shivswarnakshar Design (India) November 2007.